An Act establishing portable benefit accounts for app-based-delivery drivers
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create ‘portable benefit accounts’ for app-based delivery drivers in Massachusetts. These accounts would allow drivers to accumulate benefits like healthcare or retirement savings, separate from their earnings with the delivery apps. The goal is to provide these drivers with access to benefits typically offered to traditional employees. The bill aims to address concerns about the lack of benefits available to this growing workforce segment.
Key provisions
- Establishment of portable benefit accounts.
- Benefits would be funded through a portion of driver earnings.
- Drivers would have control over how their benefits are allocated.
- The bill would require app-based delivery companies to participate.
- It would create a system for administering and overseeing these accounts.
Who is affected
- App-based delivery drivers in Massachusetts
- App-based delivery companies operating in Massachusetts
- Workers in the gig economy
Notable changes
- This bill would create a new mechanism for providing benefits to app-based drivers, distinct from traditional employment models.
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Primary sponsor
Daniel Cahill
Cosponsor
Daniel Cahill
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